Illinois sells 4 million in road bonds to kick off 100 million program
Illinois launched its 100 million highway bond program with a 4 million block sold at 3 902 300 price to a New York group led by Geo B Gibbons Co Inc. The sale funds will back 600 miles of roads and 4 500 000 barrels of cement bids. Governor Small praised the sale as a milestone in the highway drive and pledged rapid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ilinois
Col. C. R. Miller
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Geo. B. Gibbons and Co. Inc
New York City
Illinois
Small
State Dairymen Convention and Chickens Theft Case
The fifty first annual State Dairymen Convention will be held January 20 to 22 at the Southern Illinois State Teachers College with exhibits, a Jersey bull calf prize, and cattle judging for students and farmers. Peter Potts of Patoka Township, 19, was picked up on charges of stealing chickens from his father’s hennery and was jailed. his father seeks punishment, noting past troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois State Teachers College
Smith-Hughes Students of Agriculture
Carbondale
Jersey
Jackson
Illinois
Peter Potts
Patoka
Albert Potts
Peter
Peters
Pete
Cain
Petes
George Purcell
Wagner Farm
Salem
Stringtown
Frank Beck
State Penitentiary
Chester
Register
Beck
Sandoval Mines Resume Work After Ten Months
Sandoval reopens its coal mine on Monday after a lengthy closure, bringing in several thousand dollars to revive labor routes. Patoka welcomes the move as Sandoval plans to increase sales to local and surrounding areas, with a focus on clean coal and steady production that should boost the regional economy.
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Sandoval
Patoka
Baptist Church Notes with Evening Meeting Change
The Baptist Church schedules a Saturday business meeting at 7:00 PM shifting from afternoon. Sunday services and Sunday School at 9:30 begin, with B Y P U at 6:00 PM and a Sunday evening topic My New Year Resolution or The New Page. All welcome. meetings at Legion Hall until the church is finished. The Mary Phillips Group leads Sunday January Ath at 6:00 PM with topics, readings, and songs led by Sister Cox and James Williams including multiple readers and performers.
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Legion Hall
Church House
Mary Phillips
Quizz
Sister Cox
James Williams
Albera Berthoux
Ellen Chandler
Eldon Cox
Bro
Mojonnier
Neva Neil
Sale time moved to morning for Patoka sale
I. W. Doolen, Patoka, changed his sale from 1 p m to 10 a m on Saturday January 3 due to Day at Patoka. The notice states the sale will start in the morning rather than the advertised evening time.
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I. W. Doolen
Patoka
ig. the._evenin
Baptist Church Progress Delayed Then Rapid Additions
The Baptist church expansion started three weeks ago but faced a serious delay last week. Despite the setback, construction has since resumed with rapid progress adding a large interior space used by congregants.
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Baptist Church
Patoka Christmas Tree A Big Success Despite Cold Weather
Patoka marked its first public Christmas tree with a large turnout despite freezing temperatures. The tree stood north of the Cain-Patoka Hardware crossing, lit with many electric lights and a top star, creating a picturesque scene as snow added to the moment.
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Patoka
Cain-Patoka Hardware
Centralia Man Appointed Deputy Coroner
A Centralia man has been named Deputy Coroner by the county coroner. The appointment comes as the office seeks to expand its investigative capacity in the city noted for its historic prominence.
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Egypt
County Officials Draw Jurors for January Term
County officials led by Judge William G. Wilson drew petit jurors for the January Circuit Court term. First two weeks names include L. W. Gianenche, A. C. Purdue, Jonny Davis in Salem. B. N. Griffin and E. S. Caudle in Patoka. Otis Hines in Kinmundy. Jacob Ball in Romine. Pearl Anderson in Stevenson. Harry Finn in Haines. Wiley Campbell in Tonti. Otto Craycroft in Sandoval. Riley Williams in Foster. John Major, W. C. Mundwiler and Harry Wilton in Alma. a long Centralia panel followed. Second two weeks list includes Centralia names James Dunbar, H. W. Dover, John Bond, J. W. North, W. M. Wilson, and others. Romine James Beck and James Weems. Odin Ben Williams. Patoka Glen Cox. Salem Orval Gaston and others.
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William G. Wilson
Betts
Hensley
Salem
L. W. Gianenche
A. C. Purdue
Jonny Davis
Patoka
B. N. Griffin
E. 5. Caudle
Kinmundy
Otis Hines
Romine
Jacob Ball
Stevenson
Pearl Anderson
Haines
Harry Finn
Tonti
Wiley Campbell
Sandoval
Otto Craycroft
Foster
Riley Williams
Alma
John Major
W. C. Mundwiler
Harry Wilton
Centralia
Charles Collins
E. F. Baker
J. S. Wooters
Alex Reese
Albert Robertson
John H. Meltebarger
Joe Isatt
Earl B. Mitchell
J. E. Easley
Fred Brocschmidt
E. G. Parmlee
R. D. Stoafer
James A. Cooper
Harry Seymour
Paul S. Cawley
Frank Irvin
J. E. Jones
Cc. W. Roberts
Jacob Schmidt
0. D. Kell
R. Rixman
James Dunbar
H. W. Dover
John Bond
J. W. North
W. M. Wilson
Charles Heyduck
J. J. Crittenden
W. M. Jarvis
W. H. Carter
Harry N. McCarty
L. E. Byars
S. J. Baldridge
Ed A. Miller
John Lancaster
Charles Adams
James T. Warren
Ernest Bauer
James T. Adams
J. H. Miller
O. H. Free
J. L. Whitlock
James Beck
James Weems
Odin
Ben Williams
Glen Cox
Orval Gaston
Charles Crippen
E. H. Chance
Jess Friesner
Nature's Grand Picture at Holiday Decor Snow Scene
Hundreds of cars passed through the place decorated for the holidays as a snow covered scene created a striking winter landscape. The display drew visitors and added a festive mood to the season.
Election contest against Dew filed by Holt
Attorney Charles Holt sues State Attorney Charles Dew seeking a recount over irregularities said to occur largely in Centralia. Judge Finn represents Holt. The Register believes Holt is unlikely to overturn the 483 vote majority for Dew and notes the case could waste money and strain relations.
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Attney Charles Holt
Charles Dew
Cera
Centralia
Teney
Hoft
Dew
Holt
Dawes Plan Seen As Greatest Work By Three Men
Historians may mark the Dawes plan as the era defining effort after World War I. Owen D Young and Dawes along with banker Robinson crafted the reparations framework adopted at the London Conference. Germany has paid three months of installments totaling 227,000,000 gold marks, aiding repayment to Britain France and others. Seymour Parker Gilbert, Agent-General for U S reparations, administers the plan and highlights American business leadership over diplomats.
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Owen D. Young
New York
Dawes
Robinson
Los Angeles
London
Germany
Great Britain
France
Seymour Parker Gilbert
Aeas
Agricultural Census Underway in Fayette County
Ed Kidder coordinates census in Pope and Kaskaskia townships urging farmers to fill enumeration blanks. Joe Knight handles Patoka and Foster townships. Charles Chester administers Wilber townships in Fayette County to speed data collection.
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Ed Kidder
Pope
Kaskaskia
Fayette
Patoka
Foster
Joe Knight
Wilbertown Township
Fayette County
Charles Chester
Lost Hog Mystery Follows Xmas Program
Xmas program at Zion church drew a crowd as Santa handed out gifts. Merritt Caldwell complained he’d requested a dressed hog and received only a pigs tail. He is reportedly roaming the countryside seeking the missing hog parts and asks that the finder return them to the Register Office.
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Zion Church
Santa Claus
Meritt Caldwell
Santa
Merritt
Mrs Cruse and daughter return home after Rochester trip
Mrs. C. N. Cruse and her daughter Miss Georgia recently returned home after an extended journey through Michigan and to Rochester Minnesota. Miss Georgia visited Mayo Bros. Hospital for eye examination but did not receive encouraging results.
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C. N. Cruse
Georgia
Michigan
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Bros. Hospital
Local Snow Clears as 1925 Begins in Town
A heavy January snow closes out 1924 and ushers in 1925 with local social events. Mrs. Gilley visits Arkansas relatives while Mrs. Purvis and her Odin daughter aid farmer O H Gray. Walter Simcox returns from near El Paso and Rufus Stephens reports finishing northern Illinois corn husking. John Houston and son sell a fine mule team near three hundred dollars to Billy Martin, moved by auto toward Beason.
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Fred Gilley
Arkansas
Charles Purvis
Odin
O. H. Gray
Walter Simcox
el Paso
Rufus Stephens
Illinois
Elsenceipinei Meritai Aia Enanel
John Houston
Billy Martin
Auto
Beason
School Notes and Community Updates from Armington
Prof Reynolds visits home folks for holidays as students prepare for the final week of the 1924 25 school year. The Board of Education has approved a new building addition though $10 000 bonds have not yet floated. Miss Bettie Simcox plans summer training in the southern part of the state.
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Prof. Reynolds
Armington
Patokas
Light Brigade
Tennyson
Board of Education
Bettie Simcox
Health tips warn of winter sickness and prevention
State health commissioner urges ventilation, hygiene, and exercise as winter illnesses rise after cold snaps. January to March are peak months for contagious diseases. Diphtheria, scarlet fever, and whooping cough cited with rising cases in December. Immunization advised for diphtheria. avoid sick contact and keep children home if ill. Winter activities and fresh air promote health. avoid raw oysters due to typhoid concerns.
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Illinois
Reverend Henley Conducted Sunday Services at Wescott Chapel
Reverend Henley preached at Wescott Chapel last Sunday during the regular services. Parishioners gathered for the morning gathering and observed the customary rites.
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Henley
Wescott
Wescott Chapel
George Wasem Home Robbed After Christmas Tree Event
Sneaking thieves entered George Wasem’s home during subzero weather while he helped at the public Christmas tree exercises. They stole silverware, prompting Wasem to return with a shotgun to confront the intruders. A church group later delivered a rocking chair as a token of appreciation, and Wasem’s community honors his year round service with a story of brotherly love and gratitude.
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George Wasem
Nellie
Rev
J. M. Smith
George
Georges
Business Men Hold Regular Meeting and Lottery Draw
Nearly one hundred percent of local business men attended the regular session at the first State Bank directors rooms. Next Saturday January 3 the Chevrolet car will be drawn along with twenty five dollar bills.
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First State Bank
Poltoka Motor Company
Chevrolet
Merchants Association
Cooper Cafeteria in Decatur Ties to Local Real Estate Trades
The Cooper Cafeteria at Decatur is spotlighted as J W Alexander takes an equity stake and sells half to Francis Rogier on the way to California. Rogier now manages the business while Alexander engages in surrounding land dealings with the Bank exchanging the Foltz farm for Decatur rental property.
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Cooper
Patoka
J. W. Alexander
Decatur
Francis Rogier
California
Wes
F. J
Alexander
Charles Foltz
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Centralia Man
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